Florida Governor issues State of Emergency in response to Piney Point leak in Manatee County Portions of US-41 now closed Rebecca Petit and last updated 2021-04-03 15:16:41-04 PALMETTO, Fla. â Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a State of Emergency for Manatee County on Saturday afternoon due to a leak at the old Piney Point phosphate mine off of U.S. 41. Due to a possible breach of mixed saltwater from the south reservoir at the Piney Point facility, I have declared a State of Emergency for Manatee County to ensure resources are allocated for necessary response & recovery.— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 3, 2021